Articles About Pest Worms

Meal Worms

There are several types of worms that can be used as bait for fish, reptiles, and birds. Two of the most popular types include the Bait Worm and the Meal Worm. Meal worms are the larva of the mealworm beetle, which is the species of darkling beetle. Because of their high protein content, meal worms [...]

What types of larvae likes to feed on clothes?

It is a well-known fact that moths can make their way into your clothes, stored or not, and eat holes in the fabric, causing irreversible damage to the piece. These moths can be found nestled between your clothes in your drawers, in the pockets, in the lining, or just about anywhere on the garment. One [...]

Dog Worms

Before you can treat dog worms, the first thing you must do is figure out what kind of dog worm your pooch has and how he came in contact with them. Your dog can have any number of parasitic worms in his system, such as the half-inch-long hookworm or a tapeworm. The tapeworm can [...]

How to get rid of blackworm infestations in commercial structures

Blackworms can be found in just about any city, town or rural area in the United States. They typically live in muddy areas, especially shallow water. Blackworms can be found in droves in ponds and marshes. It is not uncommon for blackworms to migrate to other warm, moist or humid areas. Blackworms belong to the [...]

Natural Cures for Canine Heart Worms

Canine heart worm is the deadliest parasite infection for dogs. Not only can heart worm affect dogs, it can affect more than 30 species of animals such as cats, wolves, coyotes, ferrets and sea lions. Heart worms can affect humans as well. While heart worms (or “heartworms”) can affect other species and humans, dogs are [...]

Symptoms of Dog Worms

Whether you have a puppy or a full-grown pooch, chances are you have had your fair share of dog worm scares. While dog worms can be quite disturbing and terribly uncomfortable for your pet, they are easily detected if you are aware of the symptoms of dog worms.
One of the most obvious symptoms of [...]

Worms

There are more than 2,700 species of earthworms in existence today and they can be found in just about every corner of the earth. They live in trees, in bark, and under rocks as well as along rivers and near springs, and ponds. Their favorite place to live, however, is in the earth’s rich soil. [...]

Lepidopterans Species Effect on the Juniper

Juniper is the main sustenance for the larvae of several Lepidopterans species. These include: Bucculatrix inusitata, Juniper Carpet, Juniper Pug, Juniper Webworm (Dichomeris marginella), Chionodes electella, Chionodes viduella, and Pine Beauty.

The Case-bearing Clothes Moth

The Case-bearing Clothes Moth (Tinea pellionela) is probably one of the most annoying, yet strangest types of house pests in existence today. Even stranger are its larvae. The larvae of a Case-bearing Clothes Moth are white in color and they carry around a “caseâ€? that can reach up to 10 mm in length — a case that’s usually made from a combination of self-made silk and the very materials they feed on.

Getting Rid of Silverfish

Much like plants and flowers, pests are also seasonal. During the warm summer season, you might notice swarms of gnats flying around outdoors and towards the end of the summer or early fall, you may notice an increase in the number of centipedes crawling around on your kitchen floor. There are a number of house pests that can invade your home seasonally or even year round. One such house pest is the silverfish.

The Hammerhead Flatworm

The hammerhead flatworm can reach up to 20 inches long and its body is very slimy, which allows it to move along the ground in a gliding motion. The body secretes mucus from glands on its belly or underside. The hammerhead is native to Indo-China, but it makes its way around the world by traveling in greenhouse plants.

Blackworms

Blackworms can be found in just about any city, town or rural area in the United States. They typically live in muddy areas, especially shallow water. Blackworms can be found in droves in ponds and marshes. Blackworms belong to the Phylum Annelida; Class Name Oligochaeta, Genus and Species Lumbriculus variegates. Blackworms are also called the “California blackworm� and “mudworms.�

Bait Worms

Believe it or not, the market for bait worms is huge in the U.S. and in most other parts of the world. It is estimated that in the state of Maine alone, more than 200 tons of bait worms are produced each year and in the UK, more than 700 tons are produced each year for both commercial and personal use.

Parasites in Humans

It is believed that at any given time the human body may be infected with dozens of different types of parasites. Some are microscopic while others are quite visible to the naked eye. Some parasites are found more often in animals – the bloodworm typically infects horses, and others may affect humans more often.

The Catalpa Sphinx (Black and Yellow Worm)

The glow worm may attract the most attention when it comes to intrigue and beauty, but there is another “worm� that may attract attention for an altogether different reason. This worm is so odd looking, that one can’t help but wonder “what kind of worm is that?� That black and yellow worm that you spotted dangling from a lone leaf or making its way up the trunk of a tree is commonly called a Catalpa Sphinx. Cool name for a cool worm, huh?

Where do earthworms live?

Besides the Sahara Desert, it is unlikely that you will find large numbers of worms living in “sandy” areas, especially sandy beaches. You see, the vast majority of worms on our planet can only survive under certain conditions.

The Bollworm: Cotton’s Worst Enemy

One of the single most destructive worms in the world of cotton farming is the bollworm or the “pink bollworm.â€? Also called “pink cotton bollworm,” the bollworm is actually the larvae of a moth. Not only does the bollworm attack cotton with a vengeance, it will also attack alfalfa, beans, corn, flax, peas, soybeans, tomatoes, and the fruiting bodies of just about any other commercial crop.

Rice Worms

There are several types of worms that can be found in rice such as whipworms and of course, rice worms. Whipworms can be found in beans and other grains as well. There are other creatures that also grow in rice. These include: rice water weevils (Lissorhoptrus spp.), rice stalk borers (Chilo plejadellus Zincken), rice stem maggots (Eribolus longulus Loew), and the rice leafminer (Hydrellia spp.)

Wax Worms Effect on Human Skin

According to the Cornell Waste Management Institute of the famed Cornell University, worms do not bite. In fact, in nature wax worms do not feed on anything but pollen, honey, cocoons, and beeswax. Wax worm breeders have no problems feeding their inventory of wax worms without the help of pollen and cocoons. These squirmy little creatures can also survive off of an artificial diet of a mixture of dog food, water, and honey or a mixture of Gerber’s mixed cereal, glycerin, honey, and water.

How to Make Webworms Available for Back Yard Birds

Webworms and tentworms are possible alternatives for feeding the neighborhood birds. Here are a few tips on making these pests easily available for your back yard visitors.

Cutworms: Damaging Pests in Gardens & Crops

Cutworms are moth larvae that can create widespread damage in home gardens and commercial crops. Many types of cutworms exist that feed in different ways to destroy various parts of plants.

Edible Worms: Tasty for Some & High in Protein

Worms, grubs, and insect larvae are tasty treats for many individuals around the world. They’re also gaining popularity in the U.S., for their protein and low-fat value.

Worm Parts and Other Mystery Ingredients in Food

A large number of the foods we eat contain worm parts and bits of insects, plus a possible rodent hair or two. Essentially, they cause no harm and many add to the protein content of our meals.

How to Get Rid of Worm Pests in the Garden

Worm pests in the garden can cause considerable damage. At this caterpillar stage, they are the young of moths and butterflies and have voracious appetites.

Natural Controls for Webworms, Tent Caterpillars, and Bagworms

Many individuals choose natural methods for the control of webworms, tent caterpillars and bagworms. Each worm species requires different tactics and home remedies are not always successful.

Worms in Pet Food

The larval stage of any pantry pest may appear as worms in pet food. Dermestid beetles, in their caterpillar phase, are particularly fond of animal food, hair, and other household goods.

Treatment and Prevention of Mealworms in Cabinets

Mealworms are the larval state of many types of pests that invade pantries. Thriving on dry foods and sometimes in moist environments, mealworms can also appear in cabinets and from behind stoves and refrigerators.

Catalpa Worms

Catalpa worms are recognized as pests when they defoliate catalpa trees. They are also prized as bait because catalpas emit a green fluid that’s aromatic and attractive to fish.

Brownish Black Worms that Curl Up - Millipedes

In small or large quantities, small brownish black worms that curl up begin to show up in the spring. These are probably millipedes and when they appear inside, that means there’s a population outdoors.

Army Worms

Army worms are serious pests for residential turf and commercial crops. Before turning into moths, army worms have voracious appetites.

Tree Pests: Bagworms, Tentworms, and Webworms

Bagworms, tentworms, and webworms feed on tree leaves and can create varying levels of damage. Evergreens and deciduous trees are all at risk from infestations by these unsightly worms.

Millipedes: “Crusty, Crunchy Worms”

Millipedes are often identified as crusty, crunchy “worms.” Generally harmless, even in large numbers, millipedes often invade homes, particularly basements and crawl spaces.

Worms in Food: Identifying the Indian Meal Moth Larvae

Worms inching along in pantry foods are probably larvae of the Indianmeal moth. These worm-like creatures leave trails of silky threads and webbing behind in grains and many other products.

Grub Worms

Grub worms, with their white C-shaped bodies, are lawn pests that are difficult to eradicate. In the larvae, or grub stage, grub worms feast on the turf’s root system.

The Inch Worm (Inchworm)

The inchworm, also known as “inch worm”, is the larva of the moth family Geometridae. The inch worm, although cute, is considered a garden pest.

Wax Worms

Wax worms are a destructive pest. Wax worms are also a delicious treat. It all depends on your point of view.

Meal Worms

Meal worms are among the most common worms in the home, both as they eat through your pantry, and as meal worms are used as food for pet lizards and fish.


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